Greenwich Concours Best in Show
At the annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Convertible Coupe was awarded Best of Show – Concours d’Elegance. Meanwhile, at Saturday’s Concours de Sport, the winner was a 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV. This year’s event reinforced its dedication to celebrating car culture and honoring concours traditions while also offering fresh experiences and opportunities for both enthusiasts and attendees.
Concours d'Elegance Best in Show
At the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, the Best in Show award went to a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Convertible Coupe with Murphy coachwork, owned by Tom Maoli. Initially delivered to Duesenberg’s Los Angeles branch, it remained unsold for some time before being moved to New York’s concessionaire, where J.W.Y. Martin, an influential East Coast socialite and equestrian enthusiast, became its first owner. These models were entirely custom-built, which, along with their striking design, has made them iconic bodies on the Model J chassis.
Concours de Sport Best in Show
The Greenwich Concours de Sport Best in Show honor went to the 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV, owned by Lawrence Auriana. This vehicle is often recognized as the pioneer in supercar design, thanks to its powerful mid-engine setup—a groundbreaking feature for exotic cars at the time. The car boasts a 4.0L transverse quad-cam V12 engine situated behind the driver.
Introduced initially as an unfinished prototype at the Turin Motor Show in November 1965, it made a more polished appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966 with its striking Bertone bodywork, crafted by Marcello Gandini. Over 760 units were produced, and this particular example represents one of the last Miura SVs delivered to the United States.
This model stands out visually due to its Verde Chiaro exterior and blue leather interior. It lacks the iconic headlamp “eyelashes” seen on earlier models and features wider rear fenders designed to accommodate 9-inch-wide Pirelli Cinturato tires along with updated taillights.
This past Saturday, the Concours de Sport showcased over 125 vehicles across 18 categories. Among these were prominent classes such as “100 Years of Chrysler,” Porsche Prototypes, Art Deco Streamliners, and Pinin Farina models. On Sunday, the Concours d’Elegance featured a similar array with more than 125 cars in 18 different groups.
Ralph Marano, a respected collector, served as Grand Marshal for the event. A team of skilled judges evaluated the entries based on design, style, and elegance to determine this year’s winners.
2026 Greenwich Concours
The Greenwich Concours will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year from May 29 to May 31, 2026.